Object types that the Scheme uses Page: 55

Object types that the Scheme uses

These terms are from the FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus (Forum on Information Standards in Heritage - FISH).

Term	Scope note	Term type	SENESCHAL URI	Other URI
BRIDLED JOINT	A joint consisting of a projecting tongue fitting into an open housing in a scarf joint or the apex of a rafter.	Preferred term	137486	-
BRIDLEWAY	A path, barred to vehicles, reserved for riding horses.	Preferred term	91287	-
BRIG	Two masted vessel with a square rig on both masts.	Preferred term	-	-
BRIGANTINE	A two masted craft which is square rigged on the foremast and fore and aft rigged on the main mast.	Preferred term	-	-
Brigg		Narrow term	91288	-
Brine Baths		Narrow term	91289	-
BRINE CISTERN	A structure for the storage of brine prior to processing, by evaporation, to extract salt.	Preferred term	146435	-
BRINE KILN	A kiln used for extracting salt through the evaporation of salt water.	Preferred term	139032	-
BRINE PIT	A pit dug for the extraction of brine.	Preferred term	69168	-
BRINE PUMP	A pump used for moving brine (salt water).	Preferred term	141991	-
BRINE SHAFT	A shaft cut to facilitate the extraction of salt from halite deposits by pumping water into the deposit and pumping out brine from which the salt is later extracted.	Preferred term	146436	-
BRINE TANK	A tank within a salt works used for storing brine after is has been pumped from underground. The brine is then fed by gravity into the evaporating pans in the Pan House.	Preferred term	140343	-
BRIQUETAGE	A collective name for the pans and fire bars used in the making of salt through evaporation.	Preferred term	97337	-
BRISTLES	Stiff hairs used in the manufacture of brushes.	Preferred term	88499	-
BRITANNIA METAL WORKS	An alloy of tin, antimony and copper used as a replacement for pewter.	Preferred term	91290	-
British And Foreign School		Narrow term	91291	-
BRITISH AND FOREIGN SOCIETY SCHOOL	A school founded by the British and Foreign Society to provide non-denominational education. Usually built and supported by voluntary contributions.	Preferred term	91292	-
BRITISH CONCRETE FEDERATION HUT	A hut consisting of a frame of reinforced concrete posts into which panels could be slotted. Designed by the British Concrete Federation (BCF) during WWII.	Preferred term	159325	-
British Legion Club		Narrow term	91293	-
BRITISH LEGION HALL	A place where members of the British Legion meet.	Preferred term	71684	-
BRITISH RESTAURANT	A non-profit making restaurant administered by a Local Food Committee which provided customers with good quality and wholesome food which could be purchased without ration coupons.	Preferred term	167078	-
British School		Narrow term	100544	-
BROACH SPIRE	An octagonal spire atop a square tower, the transition between structures effected by partially pyramidical masonry forms called broaches.	Preferred term	137487	-
BROAD RIDGE AND FURROW	Long parallel soil ridges in excess of 5 metres across separated by furrows, formed by using a heavy plough capable of turning the soil.	Preferred term	68629	-
BROADCASTING RADIO STATION	A building used for broadcasting radio programmes for public entertainment. Often includes recording studios, transmitters and offices. Use RADIO STATION for non-broadcasting uses eg. Military.	Preferred term	102732	-
BROADCASTING TRANSMITTER	A structure, building or site housing equipment for transmitting radio or television signals.	Preferred term	91296	-
BROADSWORD	A broad design of sword used for cutting and slashing.	Preferred term	97101	-
BROCH	An Iron Age round defended house, found mainly in the north and west of Scotland. Brochs have a tapering profile and thick, usually hollow dry stone walls which contain galleries, cells and a stairway, with guard cells at the entrance.	Preferred term	143003	-
BROKEN PEDIMENT	A pediment with a gap at the centre of its base.	Preferred term	138849	-
BRONZE	An alloy, principally of copper or tin, but which may also include zinc and/or lead.	Preferred term	141504	-